Natives Affected by Hurricane Katrina

 

Several tribes and reservations were affected by the devastation from Hurricane Katrina on August 29. People throughout Indian county are banding together to assist with relief efforts and fundraising for victims.

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A relief fund that will assist the six federally recognized tribes and their members in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi has been set up by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). "Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Indian Nations located in the region effected by Hurricane Katrina," said NCAI President Tex G. Hall. "It is times like this when it is important for Native people to come together to help one another out."

Some, but not all, of the tribes affected by Katrina have been reached by NCAI staff. According to reports the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians suffered the most damage as it was hit after Katrina was downgraded to a tropical depression. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has found that several tribal communities have suffered extensive physical damage losing telephone service and power in some areas.

To donate to the NCAI Hurricane Relief Fund, send donations to:
National Congress of American Indians
1301 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Put Hurricane Relief in subject line of check. All donations will go to the tribes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Links to Tribes Affected:
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians - http://www.choctaw.org
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe - http://www.tunica.org
Poarch Band of Creek Indians - http://www.poarchcreekindians-nsn.gov/tribal_government.htm
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians - http://www.jenachoctaw.org
Chitimacha Tribe - http://www.chitimacha.com
Coushatta Tribe - http://www.coushattatribela.org

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